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Alcazar Jerez de la Frontera

Alameda Vieja, Jerez De La Frontera, Spain
+34 956 149 955
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Oregon and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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The Alcazar of Jerez is a wonderful place to stroll. We loved the gardens and the smaller size of the space makes it easy to dream about actually living in such a beautiful place. As to Jerez de la Frontera, we love the city. It is very easy to walk almost everywhere and in particular the vegetable and fish market... More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We were charged 3 Euro for entrance which seemed very reasonable. The Alcazar has been well maintained and restored. It is much larger than it seems from the exterior. The steam baths (original condition) are the best I have seen in Spain, in a much better state that the Alhambra baths. The olive press was wonderful and interesting to see.... More

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Stockport
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The arab baths and mosque were particulary interesting as was the olive press. The whole site was relaxing to wander round, but we were disappointed that the camera obscura wasn't open and three sections of the complex were closed for restoration. More

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north yorkshire, england
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Reviews in 84 cities Reviews in 84 cities
158 helpful votes 158 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Extensive towers, ruins and gardens with great views over Jerez. Intersting church too. More

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Malaga, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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The Alcazar was built in the 12th century by the Almohade Dynasty. Today what remains are two gates, the small mosque, the Arab baths, the octagonal tower, and the palace of Doña Blanca. After the Christian reconquest, the Homage Tower was built in the 15th century, and the Villavicencio Palace and oil mill were built in the 18th century. Take... More

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New York City, New York
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

For people who, like me, came to Jerez primarily attracted the allure of tasting the best sherries anywhere, and drank my fill while I was there, I deem that the Jerez Alcazar is the perfect attraction to follow up our dappling with the product of the grape. Now I know that some folks have compared the Jerez Alcazar unfavorably to... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

We came away with loads of ideas for the garden. I suspect it would be really busy in the summer, but in November, we had the whole place almost to ourselves. Definitely worth a visit. More

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Newark, Notts
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Having fallen in love with the Alhambra, we wondered whether the Alcatraz in Jerez would be a disappointment - it's much smaller, but we had a fantastic trip there! On a quiet afternoon we had the place almost to ourselves and it was really beautiful. The baths are well preserved, fantastic view from the towers, colourful gardens - and only... More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 91 cities Reviews in 91 cities
240 helpful votes 240 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

Having absolutley loved the Alcazar at Seville and equally the one at Cordoba we specifically set out to visit the Alcazar at Jerez. On reaching it (From Cordoba by train) it was closed with a sign "Closed for Filming" on the door. No indication for how long ! The tourist info people had no Idea. The City official tourist website... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

I had already visited the Alcázar in Sevilla which is also beautiful, but this one in Jerez was very different, and really worth it. I only paid 3 euros (which excluded a visit to the camera obscura). There are many rooms and baths you can visit, and from the tops you have great views over Jerez. More

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